Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the steep, technical trails of the Cheatham Wildlife Reserve near Nashville. This ultra offers 50K, 25K, and 12K distances with a mix of single-track and rugged roads. Finishers are rewarded with local beer, pizza, and..

Experience the sandstone trails and lush coves of the Tennessee River Gorge. This event offers a 50k and 10 Miler distance on 90 percent single track atop Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge.

The CheNarr Rogaine is an 8-hour navigation race through the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area. Teams and solo participants use maps and compasses to find checkpoints within the time limit. The event is co-hosted by HardWin Adventures and t..

Join this third annual trail run in Clarksville featuring a scenic 5K and a 1 mile family fun run. Participants climb toward the iconic Crosses on the Hill to support local school athletics.

This 5K supports the Hamilton Eye Institute Lions Club's mission to provide eye care. The event takes place on a paved trail at Shelby Farms Park, with in-person and virtual participation options. Awards are given to top finishers, and walk..

Event Overview The Viper 300 is a multi-day ultramarathon event taking place in March 2026 in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, Tennessee. It offers five race distances: 300 Miler, 200 Miler, 100 Miler, 53K (a Friday night race), and 25K. The pri..

The Trail That Can't Be Concord is a trail running event in Knoxville's Concord Park. It features a 20K, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile as part of the Treadin' Trodden Trails series. The course is a looped trail with a minimum pace requirement.

Event Overview The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs are held on March 21, 2026, in Spencer, Tennessee, at 10821 Park Road. The event is in Tennessee's most popular state park, which features the highest free-falling waterfa..

Event Overview The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 is a running event that takes place at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization..

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

Run the scenic trails of Chickasaw Trace Park in Tennessee. This event features 5K and 15K distances, with proceeds supporting local park preservation. Participants receive a free shirt and refreshments on the course.

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six-hour endurance test. Runners face a trail 5K every hour, with the goal of completing all six laps to earn the final medal. The event combines pacing on natural terrain with a national leaderboard and prize structu..

Multi-day trail event in Franklin, TN offering set-distance 200 and 100 mile races on a 2 mile single track loop. Entrants must self support, use GPS to verify distance, and note there are no pets or refunds.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

The Snaketail 50 in Summertown, TN, offers trail runs from a 5k to a 50-miler on scenic loops with creek crossings and rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Swan Conservation Trust's land preservation efforts. Camping is available, and all..

A trail run at Preservation Park benefiting local foster children. Choose a 5K or 10K on varied terrain, open to runners, walkers, and leashed dogs. All proceeds support the New To You nonprofit.

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Run 6 miles of soft, scenic trails at Bells Bend Park near the Cumberland River. The event coincides with the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival, offering a chance to explore local vendors after the race. Remember to bring your own water..

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.